The tendency to look at Tundra as ‘just another pick-up truck’ is understandable. Pick-up trucks generally tend to miss the radar mark in terms of ride, handling, and interior comfort. But Tundra blasts away pre-conceived expectations. The full-size pick-up, sold in regular and access cab versions, enters passenger car territory in terms of its interior appointments. The comfort/convenience package includes power windows/door locks, sunvisor with sliding mirror for driver and passenger, power chrome mirrors, sliding rear window with privacy glass, and cruise control. Tundra is available in 2WD or 4WD, powered by either a V6 delivering 190 horsepower or a V8 (the first DOHC 32-valve V8 in its segment) producing 245 horsepower. V8 and V6 are paired with a standard 4-speed automatic transmission. (V6 can be mated to a five-speed manual transmission.)

In the Access Cab configuration, the vehicle has double-doors on each side with interior and exterior handles on all four doors – that makes it the only access cab with actual handles. Although a 6’4" man can ride in the rear compartment, there is not an abundance of legroom. Nonetheless, the access cab layout doesn’t ignore the needs of rear passengers. There’s a fold-down center armrest with cupholders, and storage space under the rear seat. Access cab has a 6.5-foot truck bed, while the regular cab provides an 8-foot truck bed. A locking tailgate is standard as is dual 12-volt power outlets. Fuel mpg estimates with V8 in 2WD are 15 city and 18 highway. MSRP of the Tundra SR5 access cab 2WD with V8 is $22,975.
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